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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.40, 3,607.80 and 1,018.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.40, 3,607.80 and 1,018.56 is: 1,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.40 : 3,607.80 = 1,018.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.40/3,607.80 = 1,018.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.40x = 3,607.80 × 1,018.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.40x = 3,674,760.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,760.77/2,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.08

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